Outside the north of the village is a lofty mountain, and the spring veins are hidden deep in the mountains, and it is impossible to explore it for more than half a year, and since the wolf clan is sneaking into this village, it must be temporary, not to mention, there are so many people in the village, and there are people from the wolf clan, it is impossible for them to drink the water that has been poisoned by themselves, so Ye Shikai concluded that this poison was hurriedly sprinkled into the well when the wolf clan saw the army entering the village, in order to weaken the strength of the Qin army, if so, then these poisons will dissipate with the passage of time, after all, whether it is river water or spring water, it is all flowing, and after filtering and renewing, the toxins will also be diluted, these are just a matter of time, but the problem is, Ye Shikai and his party wanted to rush to Yandu immediately, so the only way to replenish the water source was to go up the mountain to find other springs.

"Send the sergeants out to find the mountain springs, replenish the water sources, rest for half a day, and we will set out in the evening. Ye Shikai ordered.

"Well, my subordinates will take someone to find it. "Mancang got the order, immediately rushed out, water source is even more important to the march of the troops than grain and grass, without grain and grass, you can still slaughter war horses to satisfy hunger, but if there is no water source, the whole army will be defeated in less than three days.

"The wolf clan's fine work slipped into the mountain, it shouldn't have left, I'm afraid they will come back again, let the sergeants be careful when they go up the mountain, don't fall into an ambush. Shangguan Jian said to Ye Shikai, this kind of thing happened, no one wants to see it, Ye Shikai faintly felt uneasy, an army without any spirit, on the battlefield is the knife lamb of the wolf clan, so he has always been soft-hearted This time, he also made a ruthless move and executed the few sergeants who escaped from the battle, in order to warn the sergeants that one person's mistake will make more people be buried.

"It was reported that many villagers gathered outside, and some of them were holding farm tools and confronting the sergeants. "A herald hurriedly ran in, and a full 2,000 people entered the village, such a large scale, the whole village knew about it, but they gathered around, I am afraid it was because of the execution of the three elders.

The two did not dare to delay, and immediately ran out, and sure enough, the outside of the house was already surrounded by villagers, and if it wasn't for the sergeant to stop them, they would have rushed in long ago.

"You can't kill the three elders. ”

"I didn't see these soldiers when the wolf clan invaded, and now I want to kill the three elders when I come. ”

"Folks, we must not let them hurt the three elders. ”

"If you dare to take another step forward, we will show no mercy, and the crossbowmen will be ready. Worried that the situation was out of control, a Qin officer took out a long sword and pointed it at the villagers.

"Stop it all. Ye Shikai shouted loudly and swung his sword to knock down the sword in the officer's hand.

"You're all villagers, aren't you? Ye Shikai looked at those villagers, with anger in his eyes, unwillingness and pleading.

Qin law is strict, they won't know that the three elders colluded with the wolf clan to lure the Qin army into an ambush, this is an absolute capital crime, Ye Shikai and Shangguan Jian only beheaded him, and it was already tolerant if the others did not sit together.

"I can understand your feelings, but this is military law, and if no one is punished, then these sergeants will not die in vain. ”

"Bah, it's clear that you can't beat the wolf clan, and you let them run away, so you asked the three elders to vent their anger. The villagers ignored Ye Shikai's explanation and threw stones at them, and the villagers kept rushing forward, and they were about to block the gate.

"Presumptuous, I see that you are tired of living, come here, kill a few leaders first, I see who dares to take a step closer. Shangguan Jian's adjutant was worried that the troublesome villagers would hurt Ye Shikai and others, so he asked the guards to point their spears and crossbows at the villagers, and Ye Shikai was really worried that the two sides would fight.

"Everyone, please stop. At this time, the three elders walked out of the house under the escort of several Qin soldiers, and the villagers suddenly quieted down when they saw the comer.

"I violated the Qin law, the crime should be executed, several officers only executed me, it is already the greatest tolerance, please go home quickly, just be an old man...... Please. The three elders wept bitterly, there are only more than 1,000 people in the village, how can it be the opponent of the two thousand Qin army, if Ye Shikai gives an order, all the villagers will die, the three elders are very grateful that Ye Shikai and Shangguan Jian are not angry with other villagers, but if it continues to make trouble, the Qin army will be angry and ashamed, and then it will be a big killing.

"Third Elder, we will definitely save you. ”

In the end, under the deterrence of the Qin army and the persuasion of the three elders, the villagers were dispersed, but everyone's face was displeased, they would not give up so easily, Ye Shikai believed that they would make trouble again.

"Let the sergeants pay more attention at night, these villagers may not know what means they will use, but remember, you must not hurt people, let alone kill people. Ye Shikai warned the whole army that the relationship is so acute now, if it starts again, it will add fuel to the fire, and it is likely to turn into a fight between the two sides.

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"Well, what are you going to do with this situation? Ye Shikai walked to Shangguan Fitness, it can be seen that he is very sad now, the three elders have indeed committed a capital crime, but in the current situation, if the three elders are executed in public, I am afraid that these villagers will come to "rob the law field", but if he is let go, then there will be many complaints in the army, so many brothers died at once, and they also hate the villagers to the core, if the whole village does not punish one person, then how to explain the lives of these dozen brothers, there are complaints in the army, which will inevitably lead to unstable military morale, and even more serious consequences, for example…… Soldiers.

At present, the army has no combat effectiveness, and if the army is unstable, it will not be divided.

Therefore, whether it is "forward" or "backward", it is extremely difficult.

Moreover, the army will be mobilized tonight, which means that there is not much time left for Shangguan Jian to think about.

"If things really get out of hand, we can only execute the three elders, and the military will definitely not move. Shangguan Jian said firmly, Han Hao entrusted him to command 2,000 people, so he must ensure that the task can be achieved, as for the issue of people's hearts, it is a matter that the local county government should manage.

"I have a way to get the best of both worlds. Ye Shikai said suddenly.

"What a way. ”

"I'll tell you later, but if you want to succeed, you need your help. Ye Shikai whispered in Shangguan Jian's ear.

"I see. Shangguan Jian slowly showed a relaxed expression.

In the middle of the barren mountains.

Ye Shikai and a few sergeants took the three elders to a secluded place.

"Knife and axe hand prepare. Ye Shikai waved his hand, and a big man walked up with a knife.

"It's time, let's do it. ”

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